Museums

Entry Tickets to San Marco Museum - Florence

San Marco Museum Florence courtyard with arches and historical frescoes.

Visit the San Marco Museum to indulge in Renaissance architecture that portrays monastic life in 15th-century Florence.

Highlights

Marvel at the architectural planning of the convent inspired by famous artist Filippo Brunelleschi.
Explore the works of Beato Angelico in the frescos painted in the interiors and the library that houses illuminated manuscripts.
In the underground rooms is where you will find ancient relics and a rare collection of bells.
Along with the church, discover the Dominican convent, renovated Michelozzo, that is still used by monks today.
On your tour, you could also visit the cell where Girolamo Savonarola lived, who was famously known for his criticism of corrupt clergy members and constantly clashing with the Roman Catholic Church.

Inclusions

Entry to San Marco Museum

Exclusions

Hotel Transfer
Personal expenses

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Laurie

5/5

Sep, 2024

The calibre of the museum and its display is some of the best that we have experienced. The presentation of the artifacts and the interpretation was superior. Would highly recommend it as a must see when visiting Florence.

Phoebe

5/5

Mar, 2024

The highlight of my trip to Florence was certainly the San Marco Museum. I particularly liked seeing Fra Angelico's painting of the Annunciation, as well as all of his frescoes in the convent cells upstairs on the first floor.

Insook

5/5

Oct, 2024

Norma

4/5

Oct, 2024

James

5/5

Apr, 2024

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Your Experience

While on your holiday in Florence, take some time out to visit the San Marco Museum which will help you get a deep appreciation of Renaissance architecture and art in general. Many believe that the building itself is worth visiting because it is a fine example of a 15th-century monastic dwelling. The museum’s plan was contributed by Brunelleschi and you can see the genius of Fra' Angelico in the frescos painted on the walls.

The building has a church and a convent and even today, Dominican monks still reside in the latter. You will also get a chance to see the ancient hall which is filled with Beato Angelico’s works, a Dominic monk himself. Also preserved in the convent is the cell where Girolamo Savonarola lived, a man who stood firmly against corrupt clergy members and was therefore constantly in conflict with the Roman Catholic Church.

The Museum is a beautiful example of Florentine architecture and artworks that have been celebrated for a long time. From the frescos painted on the doors to the old kitchen and service areas where Fra’ Bartolomeo’s paintings are displayed, each nook of the museum has been very well preserved to depict a time that existed centuries ago.

Know Before You Go

Timings

May 7 to Dec 31

Daily: 8:15am to 12:45pm

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

Show your ticket at Piazza San Marco, 3.
Address: 50121 Firenze FI, Italy.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is La Pira. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses 25, 31, 32 to get you there.

By Tram

The closest tram stop is Fortezza. It is a quick 12-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board tram T1.3 to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Firenze Santa Maria Novella. It is a quick 8-minute drive to the meeting point.
Board trains EN, FA, FR, IC and many more to get you there.